Poland customs
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Get import & export customs regulations, restricted items and food restrictions before travelling to Poland. Items allowed to import is Medicines for personal use. Prohibited items is Counterfeit currency and goods. Some of restricted items are Endangered animals, plants, and their derivative products protected under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) may require protected species permits.
Import Regulations
Free to import items into Poland
Tobacco
- 200 cigarettes;
- 100 cigarillos;
- 50 cigars;
- 250g of smoking tobacco; or
- A proportional combination of these goods (such as 100 cigarettes and 50 cigarillos).
Alcohol
- There are no restrictions on the importation of currency into the EU.
- Funds of more than €10,000 must be declared to the customs authorities.
Currency
- There are no restrictions on the importation of currency into the EU.
- Funds of more than €10,000 must be declared to the customs authorities.
Other items
- Medicines for personal use.
- Personal items of non-commercial nature worth up to €430 when travelling by air and sea.
- Personal items of non-commercial nature worth up to €300 when travelling by land.
Prohibited items into Poland
- Counterfeit currency and goods.
Restricted items into Poland
- Endangered animals, plants, and their derivative products protected under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) may require protected species permits. For further information, please visitProtection of endangered species of animals and plants.
- Cats, dogs, and ferrets are subject to a mandatory health inspection at the first point of entry on EU territory. They must also have a microchip or tattoo, and have been properly vaccinated against rabies. A Common Veterinary Entry Document certifying the healthy inspection must be provided with the customs declaration. Pets travelling within the EU must have a valid pet passport. For further information, please visitPets accompanying travellers.
- Arms and ammunition require a certificate issued by a Consul of the Republic of Poland, and EU citizens must have a European Firearms Pass. These weapons must be for hunting or sports purposes, or flare weapons that are elements of vessels and aircraft. For further information, pleaseMovement of arms and ammunition.
- Certain cultural goods, such as art and antiques, may require a licence to be imported. For further information, please visit The Ministry of Culture and National Heritage.
- Plants and plant products from outside the EU require a phytosanitary certificate if the amount brought in is above the allowed quantity. For further information, please visitMovement of plants and plant products.
- Food products of animal origin, such as meat, dairy, and eggs, may only be imported from outside the EU with a health certificate. For further information, please visitImport of personal consignments of products of animal origin.
- 2kg of products of animal origin such as milk powder, baby food, and food for medical purposes can be brought in personal baggage as long as they are still packaged and do not require refrigeration.
Poland travel details
Export Regulations
Free to export items from Poland
No rules presentProhibited items from Poland
- All items on the prohibited import list.
Restricted items from Poland
- There are no restrictions on the export of currency if leaving for another EU country. Funds of more than €10,000 must be declared when leaving the EU.
- Protected species and products protected under CITES. A permit is required for export.
- Cultural goods may require a licence for export. For further information, please visit The Ministry of Culture and National Heritage.
Poland visa advice
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